Capitals Trade for Bergeron in Second Move
The Washington Capitals acquired right wing Michael Bergeron from the New York Islanders for a second round 1979 draft choice. GM Max McNab also reported the Dennis Maruk trade from Minnesota completed Wednesday. Bergeron played 25 games last season after joining Detroit in 1974.
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Briton Faldo Leads Inaugural European Open at Walton Heath
Nick Faldo 21, Britain, shot 68 to lead the European Open on Walton Heath with 101 players in the field. Tom Weiskopf matched 70 while Lon Hinkle surged with seven birdies in a 69, the St. Louis Open winner chasing the early lead amid crowd disturbances on the last green. Sevvy Ballesteros endured club loss and a 75.
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Pete Rose doubts return to Cincinnati on contract disputes
Cincinnati Reds third baseman Pete Rose admits contract disagreements are a perennial issue. He jokes he is not worth selling himself well but will soon face the free agent draft to measure his value. He praises Reds President Dick Wagner for handling the team and notes their differences as part of baseball negotiations.
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Grand Prix driver Gunnar Nilsson dies of cancer in London
Swedish Grand Prix driver Gunnar Nilsson, 29, died at New Charing Cross Hospital in London after a nine month battle with cancer. He raced for Lotus in 1977 and had planned to lead the British Arrows this year before illness cut his season. Nilsson helped raise funds for anticancer work as fellow Swede Ronnie Peterson had died weeks earlier in Monza.
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